Philip E. Havens

510 Angier Drive

Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

A 1978 graduate of the University of Iowa Law School, Phil Havens has practiced law for twenty-four years.  He served as a part-time assistant county attorney and county attorney in Buchanan County, Iowa before moving to Buena Vista County in 1984.  Havens is serving the final year of his second four-year term as Buena Vista County Attorney.  He has been active as a member and officer of a variety of community and church boards and committees. In 2000, Governor Vilsack appointed Havens to the board of the Iowa Arts Council.- 

Phil and his wife Carol, a teacher in the Storm Lake School District, have a daughter in high school and two adult children. 

Havens may be contacted at the law offices of Havens and Havens, 716 Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, Iowa; (712) 732-7262.  You may e-mail him at havens@nwiowa.com .

Shari O’Bannon

1116 North Seneca Street

Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

My term as Buena Vista County Recorder began on January 1, 1991.  I own my home at 1116 North Seneca Street, Storm Lake.  You may reach me at my home phone #732-4213 or by email at shariw@dtgnet.com. 

My two sons, Douglas 21 and Steven 19, both attend college in Storm Lake.  Doug is a student at Buena Vista University and Steven attends Iowa Central Community College. 

I am an active member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church.  I am a volunteer for the CASA program and serve as an advocate in court for abused and neglected children.  I am also the Finance Chair for the Buena Vista County Democrats. 

My 29 years of office experience gives me the ability to serve people from all walks of life.  I am very proud to serve the residents of Buena Vista County and will continue to provide you with the service and courtesy that you are now accustomed to.

Debora K. Overgaard

2242 630^th Street

Newell, Iowa 50568-7566   dkomud@rconnect.com

Hi, my name is Debora K. Overgaard and I am the Republication Party’s nominee for Buena Vista County Recorder. 

Being born and raised in Newell, I returned to raise my family here.  My family and I are long time members of my home church, St. Peter Lutheran Church. 

I am a full time mother of four children that my husband Kay, and I are very proud of.  While keeping up with work schedules, I have served on various committees within our church, community, and school.  Currently I serve as the BV County fair superintendent for the “Pride of Iowa” program; on the Newell Pride Committee; and as the president of the Newell Pride & Joy Preschool Board of Directors. 

I have been in business as a real estate broker for the past 19 years, and as an auctioneer for the past 23.  This has taught me now to deal with the public and be courteous, friendly, helpful, detail oriented while accomplishing the important tasks that go along with my line of work. 

For any further information you may contact me at home by phone, mail, or email.          

Kathy Bach

814 Greenwood Dr

Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

Bill Lanphere

177 Stoney Point Drive

Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

Richard Vail

1672 450^th Street

Sioux Rapids, Iowa 50585

I am married and have two grown children. Our family has lived in Buena Vista County since 1965.  I farmed for 22 years, and currently manage the auto parts store in Sioux Rapids. 

            As a county supervisor, I chair the 5-county Iowa Lakes Resource and Conservation Development Board, am Chairman of the BV County E911 Board, as well as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors this year. 

            On the personal side, I am a member of First United Church of Sioux Rapids and the Buena Vista County Farm Bureau. 

            I believe it is important to look out for the best interests of the whole county, not just my district.  Buena Vista County is a great place to raise a family, and I want to keep it that way. 

Robert Jorgensen

533 North Fulton

Newell, Iowa 50568

James Osegaro

805 610^th Street

Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

My wife, Jean, and I have lived in B.V. County for 27 years.  We have two grown children.  We have owned and operated several businesses during that time including two soft water conditioning dealerships, Cindy's Ice cream drive-in, and Osegaro's laundromat in Storm Lake.  Currently we own and manage several rental properties in Storm Lake and Pocahontas. 

My education includes attendance at several junior colleges, and I am a graduate of McConnell Airline School in Minneapolis.  I speak and understand Spanish fluently.

I am a member of St. Mary’s parish, Knights of Columbus, Lions and Farm Bureau.  I have served on the St. Mary’s School Board (3 year term), Board of Directors of the Red Barn (5 years), and have been an officer and trustee in the Knight of Columbus for 7 years.

With all of my business experience and my civic involvement in Storm Lake and Buena Vista County I believe that I am the ideal candidate to serve on the Board of Supervisors.

If you have questions, you may contact me at:

201 Flindt Dr., Storm Lake, IA  50588

Home phone 732-1658, Office 732-7045.

  Jim Gustafson

  885 550^th Street

  Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

            I am a life long resident of Buena Vista County.  My wife, Mary, and I live on a farm in Washington Township and are independent hog and grain producers.  We have four grown children and seven grandchildren. 

As an incumbent supervisor, I feel elected officials should represent everyone and NOT be govern by politics or special interests.  I care about our interests, not those of  far removed individuals with no more than a financial interest in our community. 

Secondary road tax asking dollars have been raised for the last three years.  As a supervisor, taxpayer, and farmer, I voted against all these increases.  They were absolutely not necessary! 

The lake is a challenge for our community and I feel we must pursue State & Federal dollars to dredge our beautiful lake.  Local government cannot save the lake, but we can help contribute to this great lake. 

As a final not on economic development I keep in mind a plaque I saw in Newton, Iowa from the founder of Maytag Corp.  It reads, “We are in the community to participate and NOT to dominate.” 

                                                                        Jim Gustafson

                                                                        BV County Supervisor